Summary:
Pioneer Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Hanford, California, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has shown strong academic performance, outpacing the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Pioneer Elementary's student body is 57.97% Hispanic, 30.48% White, and 4.18% Asian, reflecting the diversity of the local community. The school's academic achievements are noteworthy, with a 51.48% proficiency rate in ELA and 46.84% in Mathematics, both higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed well, ranking 1,209 and 1,854 out of over 5,000 California elementary schools, respectively, in ELA.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Roosevelt Elementary, George Washington Elementary, and Frontier Elementary, Pioneer Elementary generally outperforms them in academic achievement. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, and the performance of specific student subgroups, such as female and disabled students, has varied over the years. With a significant percentage of students (49%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's resources and support for its diverse student population are crucial factors to consider.
Detail:
Public, Charter K-5
District:
Pioneer Union Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
2026th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,132
Students who attend Pioneer Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8
Number of students: 502
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
58.0%
White:
30.5%
Asian:
4.2%
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African American:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.2%
American Indian:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%
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